I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst who just moved to CO 10 months ago. I am accepting new patients. My particular interest and skills are in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, transgenerational transmission of trauma, somatic and Dissociative Disorders.

I am a psychotherapist working with adolescents and adults using an eclectic insight oriented approach. I am EMDR certified, specialize in treating PTSD, adult children of dysfunctional parents, codependency, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, sexual identity and life transition issues.

Alicia Ankenman, MA, LPC, SEP, BSP, is a licensed therapist in Boulder, Colorado with 17 years of experience. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, and chronic pain, integrating Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and IFS-informed work to help clients build nervous system regulation and greater safety and ease.

Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns they understand but can't seem to change. While traditional talk therapy focuses on changing thoughts or understanding patterns, somatic therapy works with emotions, nervous system responses, and physical sensations in the body.

Sessions are offered in-person at her Boulder office. She welcomes clients from Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, and surrounding communities.

As your therapist, I can provide you with a safe and comfortable space for approaching challenges and developing creative solutions. I will become your guide as you work your way out of feeling "stuck" within situations or thoughts that may have become too difficult to manage. I use an eclectic treatment approach that combines action-oriented and reflective techniques based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness practices. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I also offer various opportunities for engaging in such therapeutic activities as art, music, and creative writing.These methods can sometimes empower you to explore ideas and feelings that may be initially too difficult to express in words. As the former director of a college/career access program at non-profit arts organization, I offer 10+ years of experience in college admissions counseling. I have often used expressive arts and assertiveness training techniques to help ease any anxieties associated with the college and/or employment application process.